Toothpaste is an integral part of any dental care routine. Purchasing toothpaste should be an easy process. With many major retail stores carrying up to 8-feet of shelving filled with a plethora of product choices, we can feel overwhelmed about what to buy. In a...
As a dentist, I am dependent on my dental hygienists. They are integral in running a practice that is committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients. The dental hygienist is often the first person you see after sitting in the exam chair....
Not everyone wants 15 minutes of fame. We avoid the camera, public speaking, or any kind of face-to-face conversation when someone may see our teeth. Rather than an expression of joy, a smile is dwarfed by the self-conscious condition of our teeth. Are your teeth...
It’s the night before your dental exam and dreams are chasing you. Your mind conjures up a large ogre with a jackhammer approaching you. Dental anxiety surges, fear and a cold sweat, and in the morning, you cancel your appointment....
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year. Leaves turn golden, the air is crisp, and the house is filled with aromas of sugar and spice and something nice in the oven. Friends and family gather; holiday parties, potluck lunches, and sugar-frosted cookies are...
There’s nothing like that feeling after brushing your teeth. We run our tongue over the smooth enamel and breathe deep to enjoy that fresh mint taste. Brushing your teeth is an important part of dental hygiene, but did you know there is a technique to...
Another year is winding down. While it seems like we should still be enjoying the blooms of Spring, the end of the calendar year is quickly approaching. As 2017 heads to a close, many flexible spending, annual deductible, health savings and overall insurance benefits are...
Most of the times, people worry about replacing a tooth, if a tooth is lost. Every day, we brush, and floss, and rinse and do whatever we can do in order to keep our teeth healthy. The idea is not to lose a tooth and...
Sometimes, the pain in the face and neck area is not truly directly connected to a tooth, gum or mucosa problem. If you feel pain on the side of your jaw and face and cannot really pinpoint the actual spot, you may be suffering from...
Having a toothache is definitely not fun. Having a persistent and severe toothache is of course even worse than the occasional pain in the teeth or jaws. If you experience constant, persistent pain that is quite severe, you may have an abscessed tooth. If so,...
